I went the cheapo route many years ago, and bought a sucker bulb from Radio Shack. It is almost completely useless. I'd suggest getting a RS desoldering tool (around $8.00, I think). I've used mine for a long time with fairly good results (i.e., not frying a lot of parts during removal). With a double sided PCB, though, it is twice the "fun" of getting parts out. I've never used solder wick, but I'm definitely picking some up after all these reviews! Hey! Isn't Paul supposed to be on vacation? John B.
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Re: --desoldering ic's?
1999-07-31 by JWBarlow@xxx.xxx